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I started drinking decaf a few days after surgery, then real coffee again (the leaded stuff, no decaf! ) at about 5-6 weeks. I'm 15 months out and I now drink about 6-8...sometimes 10 cups a day. Splenda, sometimes a little Hershey's dark chocolate powder and/or sugar-free vanilla Coffee-Mate. I know, I know...that's a lot of coffee and it's really bad for me and my heart will probably explode and it affects global warming and kills baby seals and...whatever! I enjoy it and thus far it hasn't had a negative impact, so I'm drinkin' it! Some folks tolerate it fine and others have issues. Good luck and Godspeed on your journey!

Can't stress enough...bench press! Incline/decline...it works! Moob-free for 8 months!

Nothing wrong, just gotta give your body time to heal. You just went through major surgery...give yourself time to heal/recover and don't rush the process! By the way, don't become addicted to the number on the scale, the weight will come off...just follow your plan. 10 lbs. in one week? That's great! Good luck and hang on, 'cause you're in for one heck of an awesome journey!

Folks I haven't seen in a while always ask how I did it. If they seem genuinely interested, I tell them...never know who might be considering surgery as an option and I will share my story in a heartbeat if I think it may help someone. If however the person asking is the judgmental type, I simply tell them I've been eating less and moving more...it's the truth!

Seems to be common. I'm 15 months out and my wife is 13 months post-op. I think she looks great and she says I look good, however we both still see those hefty folks when we look in the mirror! Guess it's just something that comes with the territory and will take some time to digest.

You said you are walking 8-10 miles/day and kickboxing 3-4 times a week...your body needs fuel to support that activity, so I wouldn't fret too much about it. Now, with that being said, you definitely want to ensure the fuel you're consuming isn't garbage! You don't put cheap fuel in a finely tuned vehicle and expect it to perform like a beast! One thing I used to do if I got hungry was drink a bottle of Water and chew up two Tums...if I was still hungry after 15 minutes or so, I'd eat...most of the time it wasn't actual hunger. Down 57 lbs....awesome progress! Good luck on your continued success!

Our doctor suggested we wait 6 months, so we did (my wife was sleeved 2 months after me.). We weren't heavy drinkers prior to surgery, so it really wasn't a big deal. drinks of choice are a blender (I knew that damn Ninja would come in handy after the pureed phase! ), some ice and just about any combination you can fathom of vodka, Malibu rum, Fireball, Ocean Spray diet cranberry/diet cran-pomeganate/diet cran-blueberry, various Crystal Light flavors, etc. I was bored one night and made an adult smoothie that is now my wife's favorite...ice, bananas, strawberries, almond milk, Malibu rum, vodka and a heaping scoop of vanilla Gladiator Protein powder...gotta get the protein in, by any means necessary! Shucks, all this talk about drinks, gotta go get my blender! Good luck on your journey!

I started drinking decaf a few days after surgery, then real coffee again (the leaded stuff, no decaf! ) at about 5-6 weeks. I'm a little over a year out and I now drink about 6-8...sometimes 10 cups a day. Splenda, a little Hershey's cocoa powder and/or sugar-free vanilla Coffee-Mate. I know, I know...that's a lot of coffee and it's really bad for me and my heart will probably explode and it affects global warming and...whatever! I enjoy it and thus far it hasn't had a negative impact, so I'm drinkin' it! Some folks tolerate it fine and others have issues. Good luck and Godspeed on your journey!

Incredible transformation! You should be happy, you've earned it!

Incredible transformation!

Phenomenal!

I have worked out religiously since about week 16. I started with light weights and gradually increased. At this point I'm having a ball working out and feel like a kid again...my wife will tell you I never stopped acting like a kid, but I digress! A beneficial byproduct has been that my 16 year old son has become involved in weightlifting with me, so it's benefiting him (and the time spent together yucking it up is really good for dad too! ). Weight training five days a week (3 intense/2 basic) and mild cardio on weekends (mowing lawn, staying busy outside and swimming...well, lounging in the pool! ). This is your starting point, you are going to gain strength/endurance as you progress. Don't worry about time/distance at this point in your journey. The main thing is to start, but start smart. Good luck on your continued success and whatever you do, stay with it!

Be careful comparing your rate of loss to others...you may be setting yourself up for a letdown. For a multitude of various reasons, everyone loses at a different pace. My wife would beat herself up for not matching my numbers, when in reality, she has done phenomenal...just not as rapid in her early stages as she would have liked. It looks like you are doing awesome...83 lbs. in five months is great! Good luck on your continued success!

Fantastic progress! You look great!

"WLS isn't just about what's reflected on the scale everyday!" Amen. Amen. AMEN! My wife was addicted to the number on our scale and it would dictate her mood for the rest of the day! While she still mumbles words under her breath when the number isn't what she would like it to be (I never knew she had such a diverse vocabulary! ), she no longer beats herself up over it. Keep livin' life and telling your success stories! There are those who are just starting their journey and testimonies such as this are just what they need to hear!

Amen!

Awesome/informational post to show others, who are not as far along in their journey, how to have a blast, yet still be responsible (okay, mostly responsible! ). Glad to see your better half was rockin' the purple & gold too! We try to visit Mickey & Minnie every chance we get...life's too short not to act like a kid as much as possible! You've done an awesome job, keep on inspiring others!

The accident sucks, however don't allow obstacles to detract you from your objective! Unfortunately, this is simply a hurdle to overcome and there will be plenty of others throughout the rest of your life! You can and will overcome each and every one of them, however you have got to want it! When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you or you can let it strengthen you. Good luck and Godspeed for a quick recovery...you got this!

So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

We went to Disney World when I was 6 weeks post op and it was fine...snacked on string cheese (think that's what they're called...mozzarella sticks of cheese), yogurt, bananas, etc. May want to bring a small cooler and throw in some ready to drink Protein shakes...they have ice machines at cheap motels too. Good luck and have fun on your trip!

Wow, congratulations on your progress/success! You have a positive, can-do attitude that is infectious...keep on keeping on!

As previously mentioned, you have to track your intake...MFP is a great tool, but only if you're honest! Physical activity is also key...change up your routine and make it fun! Add new activities, biking, swimming, jogging, etc. You know what you need to do, you just have to do it. If you burn more calories than you take in, you will begin to lose again. Good luck!

My wife was wearing 20/22 when she was sleeved July 8, 2013. She bought a pair of size 12 "goal jean shorts" around a month post-op. She is now in an 8 and they are loose! Good luck on your journey...hope to hear you scream all the way in New Orleans!

I was sleeved May 8, 2013 and my wife July 8, 2013. I am down 119 lbs. and hit my original goal around 8-9 months out. My wife is down 80 lbs. and hit her original goal about 11 months out, however she has now decided she wants to lose more...women! Please don't compare your journey with others though, everyone is different and folks lose at different rates, for various reasons. Good luck!

Incredible tool to help you get where you want/need to be...both my wife and I had the gastric sleeve surgery. Mine was May 8, 2013, hers was exactly 2 months later. I hit my goal weight around 6 months ago and she hit hers shortly thereafter (although now she wants to keep going for a new goal!). You will still have to work, i.e. exercise and eat right...but the surgery is one helluva tool to help you get there! Good luck!